Astral Maris Hotel

The start wasn't very good, but the stay indeed was. Some people only speak Hebrew (and Russian)...the staff are very friendly and helpful. It is a huge plus to be 2 minutes away of the beach by foot. The beach bar (Beach 9) is great and offer a variety of dishes, plus the fact that is ON the beach. The hotel pool has a nice view and lots of mattresses. There is also a pool for kids. Overall, the hotel is well adapted for travellers with kids. Breakfast is copious but as the restaurant is kosher, don't expect any bacon or ham.

The hotel is relatively small and lacks parking. The food was disappointing, though the service was satisfactory. However, they use a strong spray perfume in the hotel, which can be overwhelming

I recently stayed at Astral Maris for an extended weekend, hoping to recreate the great experiences I had with this chain before COVID and the current war. Unfortunately, this visit was a major disappointment and will be my last with them. Despite choosing the Maris for its "boutique" classification, the hotel clearly hasn't been maintained in a long time. Our room was dusty, the bedsheets stained, the wallpaper peeling, and basic amenities like a toilet brush were missing. The blow dryer was so weak that when we asked for a replacement, we were told to pick it up ourselves at reception and leave a deposit. Breakfast, usually a highlight in Israeli hotels, was extremely poor: stale vegetables, no fruit, oily shakshuka, and very limited choices overall. At the pool, the bar was closed and the area looked completely neglected. While the staff was polite, the hotel is severely overpriced and doesn’t come close to four-star quality. If I had booked a two-star property, I would have known what to expect — but at this rate, it was simply unacceptable.